This course has been designed with the goal of exposing educators to the fundamentals of Game-Based Learning, and how it can be used to engage learners and further develop relevant skills. By the end of this course, you will be able to apply gaming principles to real-life settings, as well as use games to raise student participation, promote social and emotional learning, motivate students to take risks, and define learning outcomes.
Each section of this course is divided into lessons. It’s important for you to click the “Complete” button below each lesson page before moving to the next lesson in order to have your progress recorded. This will count towards the overall lesson completion.
Course Content
- All about Games
- What is Game-Based Learning (GBL)?
- Theoretical Approach to Game-Based Learning (GBL)
- Using Games as Teaching Tools
- Developing Critical Skills for Modern Education through Gaming
- Assessment of Learning in Games
- Dealing with the Lack of Gaming Devices Issues
- Final Evaluation
Introduction
1
All about Games
2
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What is Game-Based Learning (GBL)?
1
Can We Really Learn with Games?
2
Importance of Game-Based Learning
3
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Theoretical Approach to Game-Based Learning (GBL)
1
Constructivism Learning Theory
2
Social Constructivism Theory
3
Behaviorism Theory
4
Cognitive Learning Theory
5
Humanism Theory
6
Connectivism Learning Theory
7
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Using Games as Teaching Tools
1
How Games Enhance Teaching
2
Benefits of Playing Games in the Classroom
3
How to Apply Game-based Learning in the Classroom
4
Elements of a Good Educational Game
5
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Developing Critical Skills for Modern Education through Gaming
1
Overview
2
Creative Thinking Skill
3
Computational Thinking Skills
4
Problem Solving
5
Leadership
6
Digital Literacy
7
Communication
8
Emotional Intelligence
9
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Assessment of Learning in Games
1
How to measure the outcomes in GBL
2
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Dealing with the Lack of Gaming Devices Issues
1
Adopting BYOD Policy
2
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